But that doesn't mean she's stopped reaching out to people who matter to her personally. When asked about fellow Disney alum and childhood friend Demi Lovato's recent drug overdose and subsequent hospitalization, Selena became choked up in an interview for her cover story for Elle’s October issue. “All I’m saying is, I reached out personally. I didn’t do a public thing. I didn’t want to. I…I love her. I’ve known her since I was seven. So…it’s…that’s what I’ll say,” she told Elle.

Selena also talked more about her hiatus from the Internet, and how it's helping her mental health.

“I’m not on the Internet,” Selena revealed. “I haven’t been on the Internet in months. I don’t have my password for Instagram. I have no apps on my phone, no photo editing apps. I have Peak, a brain game.” This from the woman who is the owner Instagram’s most followed account, with 142 million followers and counting.

“The reason why is, it’s not real to me,” she continued. “I know my voice is very prominent, but I’m not careless with it. I’m selective."

She added, "I’m not trying to hide. That’s my life. I’m living it the way I want to live it. But it’s about making a conscious effort — if I can have a moment to be with my friends, I’ll take that time. So I don’t have any of it. I had to make that decision.”

And the Internet's not the only place Selena has left lately. The pop star told Elle that she’s moved to Orange County from Los Angeles, which has afforded her new freedom from the public eye. She said, “It’s been such a release. L.A.’s just gotten really claustrophobic for me. I can’t do any of the things I do here in L.A. It’s just impossible.”

The singer and actor added that this is indicative of a larger shift in her life. “I think everything in my life is being majorly downsized, in a very good way,” she said. “I’m going back to simplicity. That’s always who I’ve been. It’s not me saying, ‘I feel the best I’ve ever felt.' It’s me saying, ‘I’m exactly where I am. And I’m so happy I’m in this place.’ It’s a lot of self-discovery. From 20 to 26? Oh my gosh. I feel like a totally different person.”